Villa at San Mateo is a senior apartment community for people age 55 and older, located at 4000 South El Camino Real in San Mateo, California, built in 2007. The property has 135 apartments that come in either one-bedroom or two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts, and some have features like walk-in closets and private balconies or patios. The apartments are spacious and include full-size kitchens with built-in microwave ovens, electric stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, garbage disposals, and each room has its own heating and air conditioning. Some apartments have walk-in showers with handrails, wider doors, and low thresholds to help people with mobility issues move around more easily. Several apartments have split-bedroom layouts, which can make it easier for roommates or those with caregivers.
The building has a total size of 102,342 square feet and is a multifamily property, sitting in a low-crime neighborhood with a focus on safety. Residents enter by a gate, and there's on-site parking. The property allows pets and includes an on-site private dog park. Friendly, responsive management and maintenance staff are available, with 24-hour emergency maintenance service and everyday on-site maintenance. The landscaping is professional, there are plenty of trees and green areas, and the environment feels relaxing.
Community features include a seasonally heated outdoor pool and a barbecue area, good for outdoor gatherings. Inside, there's a fitness center, a coffee lounge, a movie lounge, a billiards game room, activity spaces, and a library or resource room with Wi-Fi. Residents can use card-operated laundry rooms and a banquet room for group events. The main lobby offers free Wi-Fi.
There are regular social activities and programs for residents, including a walking group, licensed exercise classes, fitness sessions, bingo nights, ice cream socials, and resident happy hours, so people have opportunities to meet others and stay active. Villa at San Mateo offers maintenance-free living, aiming to give people a comfortable, accessible, and relaxed place to live, but without offering medical care. Assisted living services and supportive services are available, but details are limited. The apartments and common areas are set up for comfort, convenience, and connection.
The neighborhood has access to I-280, Highway 101, CalTrain, and is near shopping at Hillsdale Mall, restaurants, medical centers, salons, senior centers, and event venues. The community is open for tours Monday through Saturday, with appointments available on Sundays. Villa at San Mateo keeps detailed records on occupancy, rental rates, unit features, ownership, and sales, and the building has utilities set up for residential needs.
